Tamba Hali | Linebacker | #91

3/8/2016: Signed a three-year, $22 million contract. The deal contains $12 million guaranteed, including a $4.75 million signing bonus. Hali is eligible for an annual $750,000 workout bonus throughout the contract's life. 2017-2018: $5.75 million (+ $500,000 roster bonus), 2019: Free Agent

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Chiefs OLB Tamba Hali will open training camp on the active/PUP list.

This comes as a surprise after Hali spent last weekend ranting on how healthy he was. Hali is working out at Kansas City's training camp facility, but isn't doing any on-field work. There should be more clarity on his status in the coming days. Jul 28 - 5:30 PM

Hali made multiple grievances on his status with the Chiefs in a Saturday tweetstorm. He questioned his late season workload, and is still disgruntled over his lack of playing time in Kansas City's Divisional Round loss. Hali was productive despite starting just two games last year, ranking as a top-15 outside linebacker at PFF. With Dee Ford on the rise, there's unlikely to be a major snaps increase in Hali's age-33 season. Jul 22 - 4:30 PM

Hali turned 33 last month but is coming off another strong season. Despite notching just 3.5 sacks, Hali rang up 43 total pressures and was Pro Football Focus' No. 13-ranked 3-4 outside linebacker among 59 qualifiers. Hali played just seven snaps in the Divisional Round loss to the Steelers, however, and will likely take a back seat to Dee Ford and Justin Houston next season. Jan 16 - 11:13 AM

Now 32 and returning from a knee scope, Hali could see his snaps dialed back a bit after playing 851 last season. Hali has had knee operations back-to-back offseasons, and dealt with a thumb issue in 2015. Mon, Sep 5, 2016 01:43:00 PM

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Hali made multiple grievances on his status with the Chiefs in a Saturday tweetstorm. He questioned his late season workload, and is still disgruntled over his lack of playing time in Kansas City's Divisional Round loss. Hali was productive despite starting just two games last year, ranking as a top-15 outside linebacker at PFF. With Dee Ford on the rise, there's unlikely to be a major snaps increase in Hali's age-33 season.

Hali turned 33 last month but is coming off another strong season. Despite notching just 3.5 sacks, Hali rang up 43 total pressures and was Pro Football Focus' No. 13-ranked 3-4 outside linebacker among 59 qualifiers. Hali played just seven snaps in the Divisional Round loss to the Steelers, however, and will likely take a back seat to Dee Ford and Justin Houston next season.

Now 32 and returning from a knee scope, Hali could see his snaps dialed back a bit after playing 851 last season. Hali has had knee operations back-to-back offseasons, and dealt with a thumb issue in 2015.

The 32-year-old will now likely finish his career in Kansas City after spending the first 10 years of it there when the Chiefs took him No. 20 overall in the 2006 draft. Hali's game has fallen off a bit in recent years, but the presence of OLB Justin Houston opposite him has allowed him to get more one-on-one pass-rush opportunities on the weak side. Hali recorded 6.5 sacks last season and played well against the run. His return will keep Dee Ford in a sub-package role.

The Chiefs will now carry $4 million in dead money for Hali even if he re-signs with the team. 32 and coming off offseason knee surgery, Hali is probably no longer a full-time player, but he can still offer plenty of pass-rush pop on passing downs. The Cardinals will reportedly be interested in Hali if he hits the open market.

Signing a pass rusher is Arizona’s top priority after they had just 36 sacks last year. Hali has been in decline the past two seasons, but would provide an immediate upgrade. Markus Golden, Dwight Freeney, and Alex Okafor were the Cardinals’ top edge defenders in 2015.

Although Hali is probably no longer suited for a full-time role, he remained highly disruptive as a pass rusher in 2015, and has a chance to finish his career with the team that drafted him. La Canfora calls re-signing Hali one of the Chiefs' offseason "priorities." Hali turned 32 years old this past December.

Free agent OLB Tamba Hali is recovering from a "clean-up" operation to his right knee.

It doesn't sound like a major procedure, but is something else for the Chiefs to consider as they mull their 32-year-old pass rusher's future while navigating a crowded class of in-house free agents. Hali would likely be limited to situational pass rush duties if he remains in K.C.

Free agent OLB Tamba Hali says he isn't considering retirement and wants to end his career with the Chiefs.

"Oh no, no, no," said Hali, who amassed 6.5 sacks and earned a Pro Bowl berth despite battling a knee injury all year. "My mindset is I want to be here, I want to play. ... I’m not contemplating not playing." Hali needs surgery on his right knee. The Chiefs may want to move forward with Dee Ford in a more prominent role opposite Justin Houston. Still, Hali could return as a rotational pass rusher, assuming he accepts a reasonable price. Hali turned 32 in December.

Hali saw just 15 snaps in the Wild Card Round. He only got in one practice this week, but will play through his thumb injury. The Chiefs could limit Hali to pass-rush situations. OLB Justin Houston (questionable, knee) is fully expected to play.

"I think it'll be a race for him to be ready to go (at camp). I'm not counting on it," said Reid. The Chiefs plan to take Ehinger's return slowly after he tore his ACL last Week 8. The rookie had a positive impact in year one, with Spencer Ware averaging 5.3 yards per carry in games in which Ehinger was active as opposed to 3.8 YPC in games with him on the sidelines.

Cairo Santos was held out of the Chiefs' preseason opener due to a groin injury.

That's what prompted the Chiefs to sign former Penn State kicker Sam Ficken, who converted a 45-yarder in Friday night's loss to San Francisco. Coach Andy Reid remains confident that Santos will be ready for the start of the regular season.